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Fireside Foundation is a private trust based in ITASCA, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1995. The principal officer is Nicholas And Robbin Schoewe. It holds total assets of $8.4M. Annual income is reported at $2.2M. Total assets have grown from $320K in 2011 to $7.4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Colorado, Michigan and Connecticut. According to available records, Fireside Foundation has made 66 grants totaling $456K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $27K in 2020 to $281K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $320 to $150K, with an average award of $7K. The foundation has supported 34 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Colorado, California, Illinois, which account for 77% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 6 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Fireside Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 66 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CO, CA, IL.
Fireside Foundation has distributed a total of $456K across 66 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $7K. Individual grants have ranged from $320 to $150K.
Fireside Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Fireside Foundation is headquartered in ITASCA, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dana N Schoewe | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nicholas Schoewe | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robbin Schoewe | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$309K
Total Assets
$7.4M
Fair Market Value
$8.7M
Net Worth
$7.4M
Grants Paid
$281K
Contributions
$306K
Net Investment Income
$492K
Distribution Amount
$390K
Total Grants
66
Total Giving
$456K
Average Grant
$7K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
34
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross PurposeTo abolish relational, economic, and sprirtual poverty through career and community development. | Denver, CO | $150K | 2023 |
| Breakthrough InstitiuteTo support the Institute's work toward a more sustainable future. | Orinda, CA | $35K | 2023 |
| Refugee OneCreating opportunities for refugees to build towards a flourishing future. | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| Lift Up Routt CountyProvide food for the underprivileged in Routt county. | Steamboat Springs, CO | $15K | 2023 |
| Hands Of The CarpenterTo support single mothers through automotive placements. | Golden, CO | $15K | 2023 |
| Colorado Cattlemen'S Agricultural Land TrustTo protect productive agricultural land and conserving the natural resources in Colorado. | Arvada, CO | $10K | 2023 |
| One GoalTo empower students across the country with the resources and networks they need to graduate from college. | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Yampa Valley Community FoundationTo support arts, student success, well being improvement and environmental protection. | Steamboat Springs, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Seminars At SteamboatTo support dialogs on public policy. | Steamboat Springs, CO | $4K | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Greater CharlottesvilleTo support the Habitat for Humanity annual giving fund. | Charlottesville, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Colorado Symphony AssociationTo provide symphonic music for everyone. | Denver, CO | $3K | 2023 |
| Strings Music FestivalTo provide musical educational programming. | Steamboat Springs, CO | $3K | 2023 |
| Yampa Valley Sustainability CouncilTo advance the mission to serve as a leader, catalyst and resource for building a sustainable and climate-resilient Yampa Valley region. | Steamboat Springs, CO | $3K | 2023 |
| Weekapug Foundation For ConservationTo support the purchase of undeveloped land in the Quonochontaug and Winnapaug watershed | Westerly, RI | $3K | 2023 |
| Nope'S Island Concervation AssociationTo preserve the Quonochontaug barrier beach. | Westerly, RI | $3K | 2023 |
| Boston Partners In EducationTo support the academic and social-emotional needs of Boston's students. | Boston, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Routt County Search And RescueTo enable a volunteer based team to continue to provide a vital community service, rescuing people in the backcountry. | Steamboat Springs, CO | $2K | 2023 |
| Routt County Humane SocietyProvide a safe haven and vetrinary care for animals. | Steamboat Springs, CO | $2K | 2023 |
| Weekapaug ChapelTo provide ministry support. | Westerly, RI | $1K | 2023 |
| Drala Mountain CenterTo provide the retreat setting for studying yoga, meditation and contemplative arts. | Red Feather Lakes, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| Jeffco Open Space FoundationTo preserve open space and park lands, protect natural resources, and provide healthy, nature-based experiences. | Golden, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The WildernessTo managing and protect wilderness and backcountry lands. | Steamboat Springs, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| Routt County RidersTo support efforts in cycling advocacy and programming in the Yampa Valley. | Steamboat Springs, CO | $500 | 2023 |
| Concordia Lutheran ChurchTo provide ministry support. | Chicago, IL | $350 | 2023 |
| Social Venture Partners - DenverTO ASSIST AND SUPPORT INNOVATIVE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE METRO DENVER AREA | Denver, CO | $6K | 2022 |
| Ravinia Trails FoundationMaintain hiking trails | Charlottsville, VA | $3K | 2022 |